Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jun 19, 2026

The second quarter proved decisive as Minnesota's offense found rhythm early, combining with Golden State for 49 points—the game's highest-scoring frame—to push the Lynx past the Valkyries 81–75. After a sluggish opening quarter that saw just 38 combined points, the two teams traded baskets furiously in Q2, building a 87–49 first-half total that would ultimately determine the margin. The second half deteriorated into a grinding affair, with Q3 producing 38 combined points and Q4 dwindling to just 31, as both teams tightened their defenses and the pace slowed considerably.

Nia Coffey led Minnesota with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Courtney Williams added a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds alongside 5 assists. Kayla McBride chipped in 17 points for the visitors. Golden State's Cecilia Zandalasini matched Coffey's output with 23 points but couldn't generate enough supporting firepower; Gabby Williams (15 pts, 8 reb) and Janelle Salaun (15 pts, 6 reb) provided secondary scoring in a losing effort.

The combined final of 156 fell well short of the 166.5 market total, landing 10.5 points under. DAGGER's pregame lean toward the over missed, but a live adjustment during play cashed as the second half's defensive intensity became apparent. Minnesota's superior scoring prowess this season—averaging 94.9 points per game over its last ten—proved enough to weather Golden State's defensive presence, even as both teams' output compressed significantly after halftime.